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The Rise of Deepfakes: It's Time For A Reality Check

You may or may not have heard of the Gorilla Experiment.
Regular readers of my articles will remember it highlights what scientists call selective perception – the tendency of our brains to slightly close the curtains on the windows of our minds and focus only on the thing we expect to see/hear/experience at that moment.
In itself, selective perception is not a bad thing. Quite the opposite, in fact. It’s a critical function of our brains. 

Enough is Enough - The Time to Take A Stand Against Corruption is Now

While assassinated whistleblower Babita Deokaran is surely turning in her grave, countless corrupt individuals continue to dance on it.
Whoever coined the phrase “Crime doesn’t pay” clearly never lived in South Africa.
The injustice of the situation is absolute, and the insult to Babita Deokaran’s memory is breathtaking.

The Power of One

If you think one second doesn’t make a difference, talk to the Comrades Marathon runner who finished the race in 12 hours and 1 second.
If you think one day doesn’t make a difference, speak to the person who’s just lost their life partner and would give anything to have just one more day with them.
On the surface, one is a small number, and yet it has exponential potential many of us don’t fully appreciate, understand or capitalise on.
 

The Weaponisation of Water

Is it just me, or is anyone else getting a distinct sense of déjà vu right about now? I can’t be the only one drawing parallels in my mind between our more recent water crisis and the electricity catastrophe that’s plagued South Africa to a lesser or greater degree since 2008.
 

Fort Hare and the Corruption Feeding Frenzy

Former President Nelson Mandela would be ashamed of 2024 South Africa.
The country that is just a few weeks away from national elections bears scant resemblance to the free and fair democracy he fought so long and hard to create, and which he led with such dignity, honesty and integrity for five inspiring years.
The ongoing “Money for Pals” scandal surrounding Madiba’s alma mater, Fort Hare University, would be particularly heartbreaking.
 

A Wake-Up Call for CEOs and CFOs - Non-Compliance Is A Criminal Offence

In the shadows of boardrooms and financial statements lurks a silent menace that threatens the very foundation of businesses worldwide: fraud and corruption.
The aftermath of the State Capture era and revelations from the Zondo Commission highlight the prevalence of fraud and corruption in companies, often catching executives off guard.

Getting Away With (Financial) Murder

It’s not the ending anyone wanted.
Nor, to be honest, the one most of us would have predicted.
Markus Jooste, disgraced former CEO of fallen corporate giant Steinhoff, was found dead on Thursday of last week.

Good Guys Don't Finish Last

Good corporate leaders can be significant forces for good in the world.
That might smack a little of bumper sticker wisdom or fortune cookie feel-good, but it’s also, undeniably, a statement of fact.
 
 

Are Corporate Executives Laughing All The Way To The Bank?

In 2023, the average annual salary for CEOs of the Top 10 companies on the JSE was just over R250,000 per month. Plus bonuses.
And they earned it regardless of how well or badly their company performed.
Despite this, many CEOs still want more and are prepared to risk corporate fines and public outrage to get it.
Why?
 
Because there is a good chance that they will get away with it.

Shining A Light Into The Darkness: The Crucial Role of Forensic Investigators in South Africa's Fight Against Corruption

At the heart of South Africa's governmental and corporate structures lies a tangled web of deceit and corruption, a cancer eating away at the nation's progress. As public trust erodes with each revelation of corruption, the need for effective solutions becomes paramount.